Join us for an evening of fun competition! 

DINX Social Club (1931 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park, IL)

November 19, 2026

4 PM – 8 PM

Paddles for Rainbows—a pickleball tournament hosted in honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Day and benefiting Rainbows for All Children! Get ready for an exciting evening of competition with 30 doubles teams battling it out in a double-elimination format. The first bracket is 3.0-3.4. The second bracket is for 3.5-4.0. Make sure you register for the appropriate skill level.

Whether you’re playing or watching, there’s plenty of fun for everyone! Spectators are encouraged to enjoy great food and drinks and cheer on their favorite teams. Enjoy mini skill games, perfect for those who may have never tried pickleball before, and enter our exciting raffle featuring a variety of prizes. Plus, don’t forget to grab your free swag bag!

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

• Two Brackets (3.0-3.4 / 3.5-4.0)
• Round Robin (Each team plays a minimum of 4 games)
• Each match is played to 11 (win by 2) or till time is called at 10 minutes – whichever comes first

Included with each ticket, for both players or spectators, are two drink tickets (alcoholic or soft drink), a catered dinner, a swag bag of incredible items, access to raffle prizes, and mini games.

All proceeds from the event will support children facing grief, trauma, or loss through the programs offered by Rainbows for All Children.

Interested in sponsoring Paddles for Rainbows? Colleen.Havey@rainbows.org